That is false... coefficients in polynomials can lead in either positive or negative
Step-by-step explanation:
Annie = x
Brianna = y
Carly = z
Now,
x + y + z = 105 ...(1)
Carly has sold ten more than three times Brianna's sales.
z = 10 + 3y ...(2)
Brianna sold five more than Annie.
y = 5 + x ...(3)
Now,
z = 10 + 3y
z = 10 + 3(5 + x)
z = 10 + 15 + 3x
z = 25 + 3x
Now,
x + y + z = 105
x + (5 + x) + 25 + 3x = 105
5x + 30 = 105
5x = 105 - 30
5x = 75
5x/5 = 75/5
x = 15
So,
y = 5 + x
y = 5 + 15
y = 20
Now,
z = 25 + 3x
z = 25 + 3(15)
z = 25 + 45
z = 70
Thus,
Annie Sold 15 boxes
Brianna Sold 20 boxes
Carly Sold 70 boxes
The present age of Jane is 45 years old and present age of her sister is 9 years old
<em><u>Solution:</u></em>
Let the present age of Jane be "x"
Let the present age of her sister be "y"
<em><u>Jane is 5 times older than her sister</u></em>
present age of Jane = 5(present age of her sister)
x = 5y ---------- eqn 1
<em><u>In 3 years, Jane’s sister will be 1/4 her age</u></em>
Age of sister after 3 years = 3 + y
Age of jane after 3 years = 3 + x
Age of sister after 3 years = 1/4(age of jane after 3 years)

Substitute eqn 1 in above equation

Substitute y = 9 in eqn 1
x = 5(9)
x = 45
Thus present age of Jane is 45 years old and present age of her sister is 9 years old
Answer:
1. 1 1/2 feet
2. 0.46
3a. 0.62 I'm not sure if this one's correct, it's worded weird
3b. -3.43
3c. 0.14
3d. -0.481